Minshuku Takizawa in the Okuhida Spa Village at the foot of the Japanese Alps ranks as Japan’s best minshuku, or traditional-style B&B guesthouses, for its quiet setting and access to free-flowing, open-air hot spring baths. Additional top-ranked properties known for assisting guests with sleeping comfortably and forgetting the stresses of everyday life include Minshuku Yona-Pahale, featuring a lush and quiet environment where guests can fall asleep to the sounds of owls and geckos in nature; Minshuku Furatto, known for serving fresh, local ingredients from the nearby Sea of Japan and luxurious cypress baths; and Minshuku Shisen, boasting a free-flowing hot spring and open-air baths next to a mountain stream. Learn more about Japan’s minshuku options on The Huffington Post.
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